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HBO unveiled redesigned Hogwarts house crests for its Harry Potter series at a Back to Hogwarts event in Australia on Monday. They are flatter, thinner and circular where the films were heraldic. One change is a genuine correction to the books; the rest have split the fanbase.

While Slytherin house typically takes the blame for producing dark wizards, the most psychologically twisted character in the wizarding world actually came from Ravenclaw and used charm to mask his sinister nature.

Almost every ’90s kid grew up waiting for their Hogwarts letter, wanting to spend their school years in the world of magic. But then, we also know that every school year in Harry Potter is different, and every session feels like its own mini-adventure. From the first time Harry stepped into the Great Hall to the final battle that shook the castle, Hogwarts wasn’t just a school, it was the heart of the entire story.

The Harry Potter films featured a who's who of British talent, but one acclaimed actor was conspicuously absent. Discover the behind-the-scenes drama involving a screen test, a wig, and a blunt refusal that kept Alan Cumming out of Hogwarts for good.